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Interior

Food

Working with food is something that I have been passionate about since childhood. I can unfortunately not call myself a chef but that doesn't stop me from creating great images of food and the way a great dish is being presented.

Food Photography without the help of a great chef or food stylist just isn't the same. Working closely with management and chef to create the right look for their purpose

I value great importance in understanding the brief and knowing the purpose of the images. Working for luxury Hotels, Resorts and High end Restaurants, they have high standards and expectations.

I am a Sydney based Photographer loving my career

Portraits

Lifestyle

Lifestyle Photography is a style of portrait/people photography, which aims to capture and document real-life events, situations, or milestones in an artistic manner and the art of the everyday. The art of Lifestyle photography is to manipulate a scene into a still image without making it obvious that the photograph has been controlled but rather look like it was a real event photographed really well. It has to look natural. Depending on what the purpose of the image is the look and feel of it will change accordingly.

A story telling image engages us by connecting with our hearts, emotions and minds. It creates a perception of a certain lifestyle or moment which is desirable to the viewer.

In the case of this example the story told should be inviting enough for the viewer to would want the same experience for their wedding day or for the moment the big question is being asked.

Australia, Sydney based Photographer Marco Jacobs specializes in re-creating a scene as a scene of lifestyle desired to be associated with.

Gensler

Designing the Sydney offices of a Confidential Travel Technology Company in Australia. Gensler Australia did a Great job in creating the kind of working space that would want anyone to look forward going to work.

Sir Stamford at Circular Quay

Fashion and Beauty Photography

Make-up done by Begonia Alegria. Her inspiration from stylish Gothic with an Asian theme.

Make-up - Begonia AlegriaPhotographer- Marco Jacobs

Gear:

Nikon D800Nikon 85mm F/1.4

Food | One Theme

In this brief post I would like to share the importance of a theme when shooting food. Saying this, the idea of consistency throughout any series of photographs is what separates it from a bunch of unplanned shots. In this case my client spent a lot of time planning the opening of their restaurant and would like it to reflect in their images. Especially if the food is meant for a menu or promotional material with the purpose to represent the restaurant itself.

The 1st Season is a new restaurant in Shanghai and I had the pleasure to photograph the food as well as interior of the restaurant. My first thought as I visited the venue for the first time was how to set up my table top studio to light and create an image so to compliment the rest of the interior.

Lifestyle | Fairmont Peace Hotel

Hotel & Resort

Professional Photography to the Hotel and Resort industry is probably one of their most important communication tools. Seasoned travelers search and compare hotels online before making a reservation and photos definitely create the first impression for them. Wanting a perfect holiday, they pay attention to the following points and prioritize them. No body likes to feel cheated and so the post production of images are to be desired yet not misleading (Anyone can spot a overly Photoshopped image).

Preparation to a well stylized image is what differentiates a skillful photographer from an amateur. Images that are beautifully composed and still tells a story, they make clear to the potential guest what they can expect from their stay.

Sydney, NSW, Hotel and Resort Photographer Marco Jacobs is a well recognized Photographer that has worked for leading luxury hotels.

Interior | Zaha Hadid

Architectural Photography. Zaha Hadid Architects.

Australia, Sydney based Photographer

Documentary Photo Story | The Last of the Minorities | Part 1

Glamour | B&W

Australia, Sydney Based Commercial Photographer. Photographer Marco Jacobs has enjoyed a successful career in Shanghai working for Luxury Hotel groups, Fashion magazines, and shooting documentary Photo Stories for Documentary channels.

Food | Calagreco

Shangri La | 12th on HengShan

Documentary Photo story | The Last of the Minorities | Part 2

Editorial Photography telling the stories of real people is something Sydney based Photographer Marco Jacobs is passionate about. Capturing his subjects in their true environments in a creative manner, he manages to show true emotions.